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Quinoa Better-Picnic-Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Better-Picnic-Salad Recipe

Quinoa Better-Picnic-Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 27.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Quinoa Better-Picnic-Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A615 IU12.3%
Vitamin C52.4 mg87.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.4%
Riboflavin0.28 mg16.6%
Niacin0.6 mg3%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.1%
Folate48.8 mcg12.2%
Vitamin B120.21 mcg3.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium94 mg9.4%
Iron3.3 mg18.2%
Magnesium14.8 mg3.7%
Phosphorus224 mg22.4%
Potassium441 mg12.6%
Sodium148.1 mg6.2%
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%
Copper0.06 mg2.8%
Manganese0.11 mg5.7%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.8 g9.3%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.9 g9.1%
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.9 g 9.1%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.1 mg 3.7%

Sodium 148.1 mg 6.2%

Total Carbohydrates 27.8 g 9.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 7.5 g 15%

Vitamin A 12.3% Vitamin C 87.3%

Calcium 9.4% Iron 18.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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